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Education is one of the many reasons people choose to call the Milwaukee area home. Southeastern Wisconsin offers excellent public school districts, highly regarded private and parochial schools, charter schools, and specialized educational programs. Whether you’re raising a family or continuing your education, you’ll find a wide range of opportunities to help you succeed.

The region is also home to nationally recognized colleges and universities, including University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Marquette University, Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), Alverno College, Mount Mary University, Concordia University Wisconsin, Wisconsin Lutheran College, and the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD). Students looking for hands-on career training can also explore programs at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC).

From preschool through graduate school, Milwaukee offers quality education at every stage of life. With strong schools, innovative programs, and a commitment to lifelong learning, it’s a great place to learn, grow, and build your future.

Wisconsin Public School Open Enrollment Wisconsin’s Public School Open Enrollment Program allows families to apply for their child to attend a public school district outside of the district where they live, provided space is available. The regular application period typically runs from early February through the end of April each year. Parents may apply to […]

Private Schools in Southeastern Wisconsin For families relocating to Southeastern Wisconsin, education can play an important role in deciding where to call home. The region offers an impressive range of private-school options, from independent college-preparatory academies to Catholic, Lutheran, Christian, Jewish and Islamic schools, as well as Montessori, classical and other specialized learning environments. Private […]

Colleges & Universities Wisconsin values education, and nowhere is this clearer than in its system of colleges and universities. More than 78,000 students are enrolled each year in the more than two dozen public and private four-year schools serving the region. These include nationally recognized universities, colleges, technical schools, and specialty schools. Two schools — […]